🌱 Child Development

Understand how children learn and develop from birth through to primary school age, with practical guidance rooted in the EYFS framework.

01

Understanding the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

The EYFS is the statutory framework shaping learning and care for every child from birth to five. Here is what every parent and carer needs to know.

6 min read • December 2025
02

The Power of Play-Based Learning

Play is not a break from learning β€” it is how young children learn best. Discover why play sits at the heart of quality early years provision.

5 min read • December 2025
03

Supporting Reading and Literacy at Home

Reading together is one of the most powerful things you can do for your child's development. Here is how to support early literacy at every stage.

6 min read • December 2025
04

Social and Emotional Development in Early Childhood

Personal, Social and Emotional Development is one of the three prime areas of the EYFS β€” and with good reason. Here is why it matters and how to support it.

5 min read • December 2025
05

The Importance of Outdoor Play and Learning

Outdoor play is a statutory requirement of the EYFS and a vital part of holistic child development. Here is why it matters and what good outdoor provision looks like.

5 min read • December 2025
06

Supporting Your Child's Development After School

The hours after school are developmentally significant. Here is how quality after-school provision and home routines can support children's continued growth.

5 min read • December 2025
07

Supporting Children Through School Transitions: Starting School and Moving Up

Starting school, the Reception to Year 1 shift and moving to secondary: what the evidence says about how to prepare children and what good transition support looks like.

7 min read • June 2026